<%= content_for :css do %>
<%= stylesheet_link_tag   '/assets/about'%>
<% end %>

<div id="orinfo"><%= link_to 'Home', root_path %> > History And Tradition</div>
<ul id="structLinks"> 	<li><%= link_to 'History & Tradition', welcome_history_and_tradition_path %>	</li>
			<li><%= link_to 'Our Mission', welcome_our_mission_path %>			</li>
                        <li><%= link_to 'Success Data', welcome_success_data_path %>			</li>
                        <li><%= link_to 'General Rules', welcome_general_rules_path %>			</li>
</ul>
<h1>History And Tradition</h1>
<%= image_tag("About/history.jpg", id: "aboutImg") %>
<p class="history">
	The first step toward the construction of Sheldon Cooper High School occurred on September 27,
	1958 when a bond issue for school construction was passed.<br><br>
	A site for construction was chosen at the C.E. Kernodle property on Highway 87 at the intersection of Gerringer Mill Road in 1959.
	Construction on a high school to consolidate Elon, Altmahaw- Ossipee, and Pleasant Grove High Schools began in 1960.<br><br>
	The $700,000.00 building was to include 24 classrooms, a shop building, a gymnasium with locker rooms, a cafeteria, a library and covered walkways to connect the buildings.<br><br>
	From 1963 until 1990, profits from the magazine sales have provided paving for the school parking lot,
	a 15 seat passenger can, a tractor and mower, a storage area between the home economics department and the library, tennis courts,
	operating expenses for many clubs and the student council, trophy cases for the commons and office, ceiling fans for all classrooms,
	a new intercom system, new mini blinds and many other needed and expensive items.
</p>
<p id="his2" class="history">
	Under the leadership of principal Ann Davis (1999-2007), Western achieved School of Distinction status for two consecutive years from<br>2003-2005.
	School of Distinction indicates that at least 80% of students achieved a proficiency rating of at least a three on a four point scale on state End-of-Course exams.<br>	<br>
	After three years of finishing in second place, the football team coached by Hal Capps finished the 2007 season with an undefeated record of 16-0 and brought
	home its first state championship in football.<br><br>
	For over 50 years, Sheldon Cooper High School has served the parents, students and citizens of the northwestern section of the county.
	Our tradition is one of academic and athletic excellence, sportsmanship, school spirit and pride.Sheldon Cooper High School
	leads the way in so many indicators of success- test scores, attendance, college- bound students, etc.<br>
	But the indicator that leads the way for all other success is the degree of support coming from a loving and caring community.
</p>

